Question Time: Human Body

Why do you have two ears? How do muscles work? and Why do some people wear glasses? These are some of the questions answered in this informative and lively title which will help children understand the human body from head to toe.

Children's Literature

Perhaps nothing is more fascinating to us than our bodies¾how they work, why they do what they do, and how they can be repaired when they are damaged. After all, we have been seeking to know more about the human body for centuries. Each of us at one time or another wonders, "What are we made of?" "What keeps it all together?" "Am I just like everyone else?" Human Body attempts to answer these questions and many more, such as "Why do you need to eat?" "Where do babies come from?" "What does your brain do?" This informative book tackles these subjects in an honest, fun and lively way. Photographs, diagrams, drawings, and a quiz all combine to become a mini-medical text. Well-written and loaded with facts, this is a great resource for those inquisitive readers who want to know more about their physical selves. Other books in this wonderful series, "Question Time:Explore & Discover," explore fascinating issues such as creepy crawlers, mammals and the seashore. 2001, Kingfisher, $11.95 and $6.95. Ages 7 to 10. Reviewer:Sheree Van Vreede

Angela Wilkes is an award-winning writer and editor renowned for lively, engaging books children read over and over again. She excels in presenting information in an original and straightforward way — a gift that has been recognized by children and parents alike across the world. Her long list of titles spans a diverse range of topics including My First Nature Book, Simple Science, The Big Book of Dinosaurs, My World, Your World, and The Best Book of Ballet.